Independence for Philippines urged by Governor General
Francis Burton Harrison argues for Philippine independence with protections similar to a treaty frontier. He cites native officials, public utilities under government, and military loyalty, urging Congress to grant self rule while permitting U S involvement if disorder arises. He highlights economic gains, governance strength, and English proficiency among Filipinos.
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Francis Burton Harrison
The
Philippines
Harrison
Grant
Toot
Congress
New Republic
United States
Marvard
Nanto Totins
Spanker Owinane
House of Representatives
Quezon
Senat
Trunk
Manila
Uncle Sam
Chit
Misrepresented Race in Philippine Portraits
A historical note argues that Filipino people are a diverse civilised population of about 11 million, with 10 million identifying as Christian and educated. It challenges stereotypes from photographs of semi naked Filipinos and Levrotes, citing modesty among women and a generally refined culture.
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Mindanao
Philippines
City Folks Becoming Wanderers Over Home Costs
The Interchurch World Movement survey reports that rising rents force many New Yorkers to move, weakening urban church memberships. It notes 88 to 97 percent housing under certain controls and cites migration of families as a strain on congregations. The study aims to boost church cooperation to curb loss of members.
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New York City
Dorough
Manhattan
United States
Ifo
Interchurch World Movement
America
Dlty
Ies
Interchurch
Divorce Notice in Valea Star Public Notice
Public notice from Tulsa County Oklahoma dated February 21 1920 announces Minnie Thomas versus William Thomas for divorce on abandonment grounds. Clerk Jovien D Powern seals the filing with deputy support and attorney W Hutchins listed for the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sts
Valea Star
Superior Court
Tulsa County
State of Oklahoma
Minnie Thomas, Phottitt
Willian Thomas
Willy van
Powten
Notice of Change of Address at Wood's Building
Notice records a change of address for a business operation at Wood's Building in Greenway with details about mail, bookkeeping, and related services. It lists Special Classes for Adults and references a location on Osage and N Greenwood, including a pawnshop name and unit numbers. The fragmentary OCR provides limited clarity but preserves the notice of address update for the pawnshop and associated offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenway
Fepewritiawof
Sonwtte
Veork
Suuly Jones
Osage
N. Greenwood
Moen
Well Known Cook Murdered by Three White Men
Police describe the case as a blood murder tied to a well known cook named Rast Archer. The incident occurred Sunday night at the victim's place where he had been employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Lovkard
Win Maates
Matit
Night cafe shooting ends in a fatality
A cafe incident left a man named Mosley dead after a confrontation with three white men including a gunman who opened fire in the dining room. The assailants, described as white, entered the cafe and attacked after a quarrel in the kitchen. Police and Star reporters pursued leads to identify the attackers and secure details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stane
Lockard
Bucky
Tia
Mosley
Star
Two Summer Schools Planned for Negro Teachers
Austin based report shows the Department of Education plans two summer schools for colored teachers at Prairie View and near Wiley University in Marshall. The aims focus on practical rural school organization and advanced teaching methods, with teachers to be trained to dedicate efforts to these objectives.
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Acn.tl Service
Austin
Tex
Departant of Education
Prairie View
Mirshall
Wiley University
Gil Thos
Card of Thanks for Mr Wheat’s Illness and Death
We the undersigned express sincere thanks for the kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of our father Mr Wheat. February 17. Theodore Mwughinansen, Mrs Hoste Lee Himughina in law, Watlow Honghenen, grand daughter.
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Wheat
Theodore Mwughinansen
Hoste Lee Himughina
Watlow Honghenen
Grand Dinigh
The Star Continues To Grow In Tulsa
The Tulsa Star grows as readers note its orientation and reach. Readers praise its clarity and persistence in delivering local news, with growing circulation and strong community support evident across letters and comments.
Tulsa Star Letters Praise Richard J Mill and Subscriptions
Readers in Los Angeles Tulsa and Appleton express appreciation for the Tulsa Star and its writer Richard J Mill. They request regular weekly delivery and back copies, praising articles and asking if Mill is a regular contributor. Multiple signatories confirm subscription payments and future support.
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Hix
Richard J. Hill
Los Angeles
Cal
F Kalitor
Tulsa Star
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Whorl J. Hi
Appleton
Plu
Tulsi
St Dso
Richard J. Mill
Jounson
Death of Joseph Dixon Revered Odd Fellow Leader
District Grand Master Col B J Jefferson of Muskogee traveled to the city Monday to attend the funeral of Joseph Dixon a highly respected member of Mower of Tale Lodge GA and to pay respects after already participating in Covey Williams obsequies last week. Many relatives and friends attended the funeral. Mr Arthur Edwards of this city visited the Star office Tuesday.
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Col
B. J. Jefferson
Muskogee
Covey Williams
Joseph Dixon
Mower
Talse Lodge
Olof
Stokenberry Divorce Request and Alimony Granted
Mrs Bernice Stokenberry seeks divorce from Sam Stokenberry husband of Newata Oklahoma City, alleging neglect and cruel treatment, gambling, adultery, and an attempted coercion. Court grants temporary alimony of 100 dollars per month beginning March 1, with Swidler & Corbett representing the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vod
Stokenberry
Messrs. A. W
Edwards
Jabe Ward
Newal In
Oklahoma
Sam Stokenberry
Bernice Stokenberry
Sim Stokenberry
North Greer
Toade
Swidler & Corbett
New Tulsa Investment Company Formed by Excelsior and Rane
A Tulsa based venture named Excelsior Investment Co and Rane Stock raises $1000000 under Oklahoma law to fund real estate loans leases and investments. Shares priced at 20 with 45 down and 5 monthly payments. Officers listed include W F Owens president SG Smith vice president J B Mardy treasurer and J N Brown assistant secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rane
N. Greenwood
State OF
Oklahoma
W. FL. Owens
SG. Smith
Silesman
J. & Garrett
J. N. Brown
J. B. Mardy
T. J. Wiseman
Tulsa Ladies Visit Claremore Visit
Miss Anna Bell Ware and Mrs Bettie Lewis of Tulsa visited Mrs Gordon sister to Mrs Ware in Claremore on Tuesday. They returned home after a very pleasant trip.
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Anna Bell Ware
Bettie Lewis
Gordon
Ware
Claremore
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Philippines For Freedom
Citie
Jotun B. Weles
Hutchins
Atlaveny
D Hudson
Real W. C. Reid Investment Company
Farm Landa
City Freewey
Suito
Moslayo
Nature
evjio-Tharsyy
W. J. Wood
M. T
Brelief
North
Greenwood Street
Arthur Edwards
Star Office
Star Hair Grower
the Star Hair Grower
MFR
Greensboro, N. C
Rey. W. S. Smith
M." I Church
Oklahoma City
AL Aly. Masons of
Newata
the Excelsior Investment Co
W. OH
Wright
Hoss
Joman Grant
Rey
J. H. Abernathy
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